A 70-year-old Perth Amboy resident was killed this morning in the city when he crossed Route 35 against a red light and was hit by an automobile, authorities said.

Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce Kaplan and city Deputy Police Chief E.J. McDonald said William H. George was crossing Route 35 at Dorothy Avenue against the red light shortly before 2:59 a.m. this morning, when he was struck by a 1998 Mazda 626, which was in the right, northbound lane of the highway.

Google MapsDorothy Avenue at Route 35 in Perth Amboy, where a city resident was struck and killed today by an automobile while trying to cross the highway.

Authorities said the driver of the car, Cassandra Weber, 28, of Woodbridge, did not appear to be impaired and voluntarily provided a blood sample. No charges have been filed against her.

George was pronounced dead at 3:20 a.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Jeffrey Temple of the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office at (732) 745-3373.